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Router for Audio Streaming
As easy as just upgrade the good power supply on the router will do. (iFi iPower-X)  
Linear Power Supply for a DAC
or can try this iFi iPower Elite 12V, I have a huge upgrade of SQ on my dac.   
Power cords or power conditioner
@holmz  I'm not technician to answer your about the power surge, can look at the pro who answering the surge from the YouTube video. hope it helps.  https://youtu.be/iigXmQgFO2I  
Do I need a streamer?
@whitestix  Fibbr is nice brand in fibre optical cable.  if not getting streamer, you can upgrade a RECLOCK to enhance the signal quality from your Mac. check this little reclecker with psu boost : iFi SPDIF iPurifier2. this is also an option of... 
DAC’s
hi, can give this iFi Neo Stream / Dac combo a try.   
Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"?
@jabbaman  yes the power supply does the major job for the whole thing, get the power cord with the noise filter as well.   
Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"?
@jabbaman  Ares ii ya need DDC, but DDC need a real good power cord too.   
Power cords or power conditioner
I suggest both are needed,  you can try this inexpensive Novaris Surge filter pp10 with excellent noise & surge filter. then also get another inexpensive decent power cord from iFi SUPANOVA.   
Holo Audio Spring DAC LEVEL 3 Vs. iFi Audio Pro iDSD DAC and Music Streamer
if for separation & sounddstage, Pro iDSD pack with x4 quad Dac design is the reason to go with.   
Best streamer/DAC for up to $1500
hi guys,  coming iFi Neo Stream (streamer+ dac all in1) at $1299 then upgrade psu the iFi iPower Elite (12v-15v) at around $300 i think is the best value in the market right now.   
Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"?
hi @jabbaman  I would like to say you missed out 1 more 2 more on the chains between Zen Stream & Zen Dac.  it is iDefender + 5V iPower-X for your Wireworld USB cable. that really shine the ipurifier3 to the max level because of the iDefende... 
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
Same as Lemay Audio at Montreal Audio Fest using a $1300 portable as reference DAC the iFi Diablo to replace $20,000 DAC.  this is madness. 😂   
Ifi Zen Streamer plus upgraded power supply - the streamer to beat??
for $300+ budget actually should go for iPower Elite, then add-on 3 more stuffs for the USB conditioning,  1. iDefender for Zen Stream  2. another iPower-X 5V for iDefender.  3. lastly an ipurifier3 reclocker for the dac.   
DAC suggestions
#dpm2340 When talking about AMR, their sister company iFi Audio flagship DAC : the iFi Pro iDSD is also a good choice in 2k used unit with super versatile Dac at this price tag. 😎  
Which USB reclocker is as good as the Innuos Phoenix USB?
#lollipopguild #Tjag for my x3 USB reclocking of chains, the first USB does matter from my experience.